Mrs Gallup Foretells Death and Finishes Life Affairs
A rural tale closes with Mrs. Gallup delivering a humorous, morbid farewell list of daily possessions and debts to her husband Samuel as she anticipates her summons. He reads about poultry and farm trivia while she jokes of funeral details and settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
C. B. Lewis
Mary Ann Davis
Hanner Sly
Mr. Gallup
Mrs. Gallup
Naybars
Sarah Ant Johnson
Melissa
Goodby
Pluck in Transvaal Heroism and a Trooper Bobby
A Colier’s Weekly reminiscence recalls brave men in the Transvaal and a 16 year old Irish trooper nicknamed Bobby who boasted top boots and demon shooting. He single handedly seized an officer's horse after ambushing the enemy camp and rode back to the laager smiling as shells whizzed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Bobby
Collier’s Weekly
Snow as Nature's Icehouse Aids Summer Crops
The article explains how snow stores moisture in mountains as an essential irrigation resource. It argues snow’s value lies more in drought relief and soil protection than in fertilization, noting regional differences and the need for moisture in summer. A related anecdote from the Detroit Free Press recounts a veteran jokester recalling a life of practical jokes and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Valley
West
New Jersey
Ohio
Jake
Knights of the Road
Lambs
Sonny
Colorado
Pedro
Vigilance Committee
Detroit Free Press
Handy With an Ax In Siberian Mining Workmen
The article notes the Russian workman’s skill with the ax in Siberian mining, where abundant wood keeps fuel cost under 1 dollar per cord and mining timbers priced accordingly. It cites a risky anecdote about a worker offering to lay his left hand for a 20 kopeck piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
New Zealand and Iceland Lead in Freedom From Cattle Disease
The article notes that New Zealand shares with Iceland the distinction of being free from all cattle diseases, setting them apart from other regions. It highlights the rarity of such health status and suggests implications for trade and livestock management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Iceland
How the Artist Was Called and Nelson Portrait Anecdote
Henry S Watson the illustrator recalls Naples sketches and a miscommunication solved by a drawing of himself asleep at 6 am. Benjamin West relates Nelson’s praise for the Death of Wolfe and asks why West painted no more like it, prompting a gracious reply from West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Nelson
Cavas
Henrys. Watson
Naples
Saturday Evening Post
Benjamin West
William Hamilton
Hamilton
Wolfe
Odd Epitaph At South Vernon Cemetery
A visitor to the South Vernon New Hampshire graveyard reads a carved verse on a gravestone lamenting a lost companion. The quatrain speaks of departure and absence, noting the grave occupant cannot return yet others must proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vernon
N. H
Glassware That’s Desirable
Genuine cut glass designed by masters and made by skilled artisans. Wares are symmetrical, sparkling, brilliant, and beautiful, not moulded imitations.
Fred J. Baker Watchmaker and Optician Ad
Advertisement for Fred J. Baker, watchmaker and optician, located on Kota Avenue next to Third Street in Huron South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kota Avenue
South Dakota
Beadless
John Mingst
Dorotha Mingst
William Mingst
Baw
Jadee
Huron
Beadle
S. D
Everything Musical at Wholesale Offer
A classified style notice advertises wholesale musical instruments from Raudenbush Musical Supply House. It promises illustrations and wholesale costs for pianos organs violins guitars mandolins cornet strings and more with delivery details at the Raudenbush Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raudenbush Musical Supply House
Not a Marker Says Taubman In Plankinton Herald
T. W. Taubman argues in the Plankinton Herald that the president has the grip, but it isn’t a marker to the grip Mr. Hanna holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Taubman
Plankinton Herald
Mr. Hanna
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Pearson
Russia
Fred. J. Baker
S. Dak
Raudenbush
Says Taub
Edmund S. Prentiss
Mary Prentiss
Beadlestate
George W Tombland
Norwich
Great Britain
Moyee
Andrew Riegel
Register of Deeds
City of
County of
Dakota
N. W.4
L. C. Kemp
Paptynee
James E. Morrill
Sarah W. Morrill
Sarah W
W. S. Davis
Richards
Thomas B. Twombly
James Morrill
M. Graham
Beadle County
Towit
Waibel & Donaldson
Waibel & 3Aldson
Kate R. Donaldson
Kate R. Deunkdek
Gaz of
Jameesy
A. D
Said
Pierre
D. Eastman
Sono Cne
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Reed, Murdoch & Co
W. R. Tait
Circuit Court
Su Bers
Pyle
Harriet D. Sterling
Ren Sterling
Hey
Epwamp Sterling
Chicago and North-Western
Nsi
Mail
Express
Freight Express
Fees Peice Ak
Mail and Express
Sioux Valley Junction
Watertown
Redfield
Gettysburg
Redfie
L. H. Jongs
Gold Sea
Godyear Hi Clothing
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